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Case # 201460-T(1997)Homicide of Irwin Tilker, W/M/55

Occurred: Tuesday, April 22, 1997, at approximately 9 p.m.

Narrative: The Investigation revealed the victim, Irwin Tilker, was visiting his friend, who was the owner of the T&C Market. While Mr. Tilker was inside the market, three unknown black males armed with handguns entered the store and robbed the store owner. Upon completing the robbery, as the subjects fled, one of the subjects turned and fired a single shot at the victim. The victim expired on the scene. The subjects then fled on foot to an awaiting vehicle and fled southbound on N.W. 31 Avenue. The subject's vehicle was described as a maroon, 1990 – 1994 Nissan Sentra, 4-door, dark tinted windows, with a rear trunk spoiler and sunroof.

Anyone with information concerning this crime is requested to call Crime Stoppers at305-471-8477, or send an email to Homicide Bureau.

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